Openda and three others stuck on the wage bill
Juventus faces a summer headache. Lois Openda tops a list of four players the club will struggle to shift before next season. (1) High wages and lukewarm form mean few suitors. Expect drawn-out negotiations and possible loan deals, exactly what you don't need heading into a crucial transfer window.
Yildiz out of the derby, World Cup in doubt
Kenan Yildiz has been ruled out of the final matchday clash against Torino after picking up a calf injury in training. (2) (3) Turkey are now sweating over his availability for their opening World Cup qualifiers. The Serie A Rising Star winner could miss the first group game and return later in the international break. (3) A brutal end to a breakout season.
Vlahovic makes the squad for Torino
Dusan Vlahovic is in Luciano Spalletti's squad for the derby. (2) That's the good news. The bad: his contract keeps winding down and Real Madrid are circling. One last chance to remind everyone what he brings before the summer speculation really ignites.
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Elkann steps in between Spalletti and Comolli
John Elkann is expected to mediate between Luciano Spalletti and sporting director Damien Comolli. (5) The relationship between the two has reportedly become strained during a tense end to the season. Spalletti has publicly dismissed resignation talk, but the fact that ownership feels the need to step in tells you where things stand.
Boga set to stay despite poor form
Jeremie Boga's loan is likely to be made permanent regardless of his declining performances. (6) A decision that will puzzle plenty of fans. Since arriving, the winger has done little to justify a full-time commitment, yet the club appears locked into the deal.
Brahim Díaz picks Real Madrid over Juventus
Any hope of landing Brahim Díaz this summer is gone. The playmaker has decided to stay at Real Madrid and is expected to sign a contract renewal soon. (9) Juventus had registered interest but were never close.
Final matchday: what's at stake
Juventus sit 6th with 68 points heading into matchday 38. A win against Torino isn't just about derby pride. Champions League qualification remains uncertain and three points are non-negotiable. Spalletti's side have one shot to end a turbulent season on their terms. (7)
